Cyprus – Scott #s 317-18

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Cyprus — UNICEF & World Health Organization Commemorative Issues 35m & 50m (Scott 317–318)

This thoughtful commemorative pair from Cyprus, cataloged as Scott 317–318, reflects the island’s participation in international humanitarian and public health initiatives during the mid-20th century. Issued in the late 1960s, the stamps honor UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) through symbolic and accessible designs.

Scott 317 (35 mils) commemorates UNICEF, featuring a young child holding a glass of milk, an image representing nutrition, child welfare, and global aid. The UNICEF emblem and anniversary dates reinforce the stamp’s humanitarian message.

Scott 318 (50 mils) marks the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organization (1948–1968), depicting Asklepios, the classical figure associated with healing and medicine, alongside the WHO emblem. The design connects ancient medical tradition with modern global health efforts.

Both stamps bear bilingual inscriptions identifying Cyprus in Greek and Turkish, reflecting the island’s cultural context at the time. The stamps are offered in clean mint condition, with sharp perforations, strong design clarity, and well-preserved color.

A meaningful pair well suited to collectors of United Nations–related themes, health and humanitarian issues, and modern Cyprus philately.